wheelchairphobia
Wheelchairphobia is an irrational fear or aversion towards wheelchairs.
Fear of wheelchairs
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing a wheelchair
Being near a wheelchair user
Imagining oneself confined to a wheelchair
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to wheelchairs
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving a wheelchair
- • Anxiety disorders
- • Sensitivity to disability-related issues
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of wheelchairs may stem from negative associations, past traumatic experiences, or misconceptions.
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